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Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 06:57 PM
First Pitch 7:25pm

Reds are the home team for this game. Make up for 8-15-20


Reds
1. Joey Votto (L) 1B
2. Nick Castellanos (R) RF
3. Jesse Winker (L) DH
4. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
5. Mike Moustakas (L) 2B
6. Brian Goodwin (L) CF
7. Shogo Akiyama (L) LF
8. Jose Garcia (R) SS
9. Tucker Barnhart (L)
SP Trevor Bauer (R)


Pirates
1. Kevin Newman (R) SS
2. Adam Frazier (L) 2B
3. Bryan Reynolds (S) LF
4. Colin Moran (L) 1B
5. Gregory Polanco (L) RF
6. Josh Bell (S) DH
7. Ke'Bryan Hayes (R) 3B
8. Anthony Alford (R) CF
9. John Ryan Murphy (R) C
SP Cody Ponce (R)


Edited to add game time

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 07:17 PM
Cody Ponce has a 2.00 ERA

mth123
09-04-2020, 07:26 PM
I like a line-up with Aquino and Casali way more than one with Shogo and Barnhart.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 07:28 PM
Reds home team. Surprised they are wearing gray uniforms, which are for road games normally.

That will be my only comment on uniforms this season, if not ever.

TheBigLebowski
09-04-2020, 07:30 PM
Galvis looks like he’s being phased out.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 07:30 PM
Galvis looks like he’s being phased out.

Unless he starts tomorrow or Sunday.

Double play!

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 07:31 PM
4-6-3 DP!

TheBigLebowski
09-04-2020, 07:32 PM
Purty

KeefeCato
09-04-2020, 07:34 PM
Surprised and happy to see Garcia in there for game 2.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 07:36 PM
Pirates have Ponce.

Reds have De Leon.

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 07:37 PM
BB to Votto

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 07:37 PM
Vintage Votto 8 pitch walk.

mth123
09-04-2020, 07:41 PM
Pirates have Ponce.

Reds have De Leon.

and for the last week, Votto seems to have found the fountain of youth.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 07:43 PM
suarez big fly!

TheBigLebowski
09-04-2020, 07:43 PM
Whooooooooo

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 07:43 PM
Geno!!! 2 run HR!

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 07:43 PM
Suarez roundtripper straight out to the batters' eye.

2-0 Reds.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 07:43 PM
Geno! :jump:

BluegrassRedleg
09-04-2020, 07:44 PM
Fly the Venezuelan flag, Klu.

TheBigLebowski
09-04-2020, 07:44 PM
and for the last week, Votto seems to have found the fountain of youth.

That 3 game benching served its purpose

Big Klu
09-04-2020, 07:48 PM
Congratulations to Eugenio Suarez, who has tied Reds Hall-of-Famers Joe Morgan and Pete Rose for 16th place on the Reds all-time home run list.

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Joey Votto - 290
4. Tony Perez - 287
5. Adam Dunn - 270
6. Ted Kluszewski - 251
7. George Foster - 244
8. Jay Bruce - 233
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 186
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
16. Eugenio Suarez - 152
19. Lee May - 147
20. Dan Driessen - 133
21. Reggie Sanders - 125
22. Ernie Lombardi - 120
23. Sean Casey - 118
24. Frank McCormick - 110
25. Todd Frazier - 108
26. Dave Parker - 107
27. Chris Sabo - 104
28. Dave Concepcion - 101

TheBigLebowski
09-04-2020, 07:53 PM
Josh Bell is really having a bad season

Big Klu
09-04-2020, 07:53 PM
Fly the Venezuelan flag, Klu.

Suarez remains 2nd among Hispanic players on the Reds all-time home run list.

(Still not seeing the flags, Bluegrass?)

1. Tony Perez [🇨🇺] - 287
2. Eugenio Suarez [🇻🇪] - 152
3. Dave Concepcion [🇻🇪] - 101
4. Leo Cardenas [🇨🇺] - 72
5. Edwin Encarnacion [🇩🇴] - 71
6. Wily Mo Peña [🇩🇴] - 54
7. Cesar Geronimo [🇩🇴] - 44
8. Felipe Lopez [🇵🇷] - 41
9. Bo Diaz [🇻🇪] - 39
10. Javier Valentin [🇵🇷] - 34
11. Cesar Cedeño [🇩🇴] - 30
12. Mariano Duncan [🇩🇴] - 28
12. Jose Peraza [🇻🇪] - 28
14. Jose Guillen [🇩🇴] - 27
15. Juan Castro [🇲🇽] - 25
16. Ramon Hernandez [🇻🇪] - 24
17. Eduardo Perez [🇺🇸/🇵🇷] - 23
18. Yasiel Puig [🇨🇺] - 22
19. Alex Ochoa [🇺🇸/🇨🇺] - 20
20. Luis Quiñones [🇵🇷] - 19
20. Benito Santiago [🇵🇷] - 19
20. D'Angelo Jimenez [🇩🇴] - 19
20. Alex Gonzalez [🇻🇪] - 19
20. Aristides Aquino [🇩🇴] - 19
25. Juan Encarnacion [🇩🇴] - 16
26. Miguel Cairo [🇻🇪] - 13
27. Roberto Kelly [🇵🇦] - 12
28. Jose Iglesias [🇨🇺] - 11
28. Freddy Galvis [🇻🇪] - 11
28. Nick Castellanos [🇺🇸/🇨🇺] - 11
31. Ruben Rivera [🇵🇦] - 10

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 07:53 PM
Bauer gets a strikeout

Bauer screams obscenity for some reason

mhs95_06
09-04-2020, 07:53 PM
Cody Ponce has a 2.00 ERA

He used his two for this game up in the 1st inning!

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 07:55 PM
Well that was the definition of a lucky bounce I guess.

mgbrown66
09-04-2020, 07:56 PM
Willie Mays Hayes?

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 07:57 PM
Pretty great AB by Hayes. That kid just might be something.

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 08:01 PM
Shogo Doubles!

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 08:01 PM
Shogo hits a stand-up double.

He's catching on.

TheBigLebowski
09-04-2020, 08:01 PM
Look at Shogo smoking one

Stray
09-04-2020, 08:01 PM
Shogo looks a lot more comfortable down in the order

Kc61
09-04-2020, 08:01 PM
Pretty great AB by Hayes. That kid just might be something.

Feel pretty old since I watched his dad play often.

Shogo is getting comfortable, nice double!

Big Klu
09-04-2020, 08:08 PM
Reds home team. Surprised they are wearing gray uniforms, which are for road games normally.

That will be my only comment on uniforms this season, if not ever.

I would have thought they would have worn the red alternate jerseys, which can be worn both home and away.

Personally, I don't like the new red alternate jerseys with script "Reds" at all. They look too much like batting practice or Spring Training jerseys, IMO. I liked the previous red alternates from last year, which were red/white negatives of the home jerseys.

kaldaniels
09-04-2020, 08:10 PM
Feel pretty old since I watched his dad play often.

Shogo is getting comfortable, nice double!

I loved Von Hayes!

Ironman92
09-04-2020, 08:19 PM
What was Joey looking for there?

BCubb2003
09-04-2020, 08:23 PM
Jesse Winker is the Tom Seaver of hitters.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 08:23 PM
Jeff, I think NC will swing at a breaking ball in the other batters box at any point in the count.

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 08:25 PM
I don't know if anyone heard it, but somebody had some choice words for Winker there on the field.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:27 PM
oh votto

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 08:28 PM
Yikes, Votto

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:28 PM
time to bench his arse again

Red Raindog
09-04-2020, 08:28 PM
Make him DH please


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Ironman92
09-04-2020, 08:28 PM
My gosh

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 08:29 PM
It's like Votto and Castellanos are having a nightly contest to try to get that DH spot.

kendooo16
09-04-2020, 08:29 PM
Sun in his eyes again?

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JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:29 PM
votto needs to be put out to pasture.

onehand
09-04-2020, 08:29 PM
Could JV be having eyesight issues?

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 08:29 PM
They've shown the replay 3 times and I still don't understand what happened there.

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 08:31 PM
votto needs to be put out to pasture.

What does that even mean?

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:31 PM
nice play barnhart

Kc61
09-04-2020, 08:31 PM
Could JV be having eyesight issues?

I don’t think it was vision. Throw was a little high and Joey was already stretched out. Wasn’t in position to make the catch.

Red Raindog
09-04-2020, 08:31 PM
I think he committed himself to the stretch too quickly and I don’t think he’s ever had good footwork at first base - so he couldn’t adjust - my guess anyway


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Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 08:31 PM
They've shown the replay 3 times and I still don't understand what happened there.

The only thing that makes sense to me is that he was tentative about stepping into the lane, fearing getting run into.

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 08:32 PM
How was that not a strike?

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:32 PM
no need for excuse making. votto just sucks defensively. that is the reason.

ZakkW
09-04-2020, 08:32 PM
Wow, ump is not giving Bauer the lower left corner at all

mhs95_06
09-04-2020, 08:33 PM
Castellanos didn't open his glove very much when he caught that fly.

Big Klu
09-04-2020, 08:33 PM
They've shown the replay 3 times and I still don't understand what happened there.

He gave himself a very wide base by stretching his left foot toward second base. But when you stretch before the throw, you limit your mobility. When the throw wasn't exactly where he expected it, he couldn't adjust.

Whenever possible, stretch to the ball.

Big Klu
09-04-2020, 08:36 PM
It's like Votto and Castellanos are having a nightly contest to try to get that DH spot.

If you play Castellanos at DH, you can kiss goodbye any chance of him coming back next year. He has been adamant about not wanting to be a DH.

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 08:36 PM
If you play Castellanos at DH, you can kiss goodbye any chance of him coming back next year. He has been adamant about not wanting to be a DH.

Well then I guess Votto wins.

I'm sure Winker can handle 1b.

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 08:37 PM
Another very good AB by Hayes.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:38 PM
votto cannot even catch the baseball. has happened in both games of the DH and several other times this year. we are talking routine plays.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:39 PM
votto's blunder leads to 2 runs, game is tied.

Jomama
09-04-2020, 08:39 PM
Yep, Goodwin fits right in with this team.

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 08:39 PM
Bauer is going to murder Votto after the game.

Red Raindog
09-04-2020, 08:39 PM
Thanks Joey

Sigh


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JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:40 PM
castellanos be like: "wow, joey sucks defensively."

Kc61
09-04-2020, 08:40 PM
Glad Reds are home team so they have more chances after this half inning.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:41 PM
another free run for the pirates. 3-2. clown show.

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Glad Reds are home team so they have more chances after this half inning.

lol

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:42 PM
do you know how hard it was to give up 3 runs to the worst team in baseball in that inning? but the 2020 reds pulled it off!

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 08:42 PM
If you play Castellanos at DH, you can kiss goodbye any chance of him coming back next year. He has been adamant about not wanting to be a DH.

He may be adamant about it, but if he doesn't turn it back on offensively, he's not going to opt out under any circumstances.

If he can't play a corner OF spot in Cincinnati, which team is going to give him that opportunity (if the DH is fully implemented, that is)?

RedlegsFanatic
09-04-2020, 08:42 PM
Unreal.
Only the reds spot 3 runs like that.
LMAO

Kc61
09-04-2020, 08:43 PM
Reds are going to need to focus on defense this off-season.

Too many DHs on their starting team.

Anyone can make an error but too many defensive mess ups.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:43 PM
Unreal.
Only the reds spot 3 runs like that.
LMAO

just when they get us excited, they remind us of who they are. even if they would sneak in the playoffs, they would get their arse kicked for sure.

malcontent
09-04-2020, 08:43 PM
votto cannot even catch the baseball. has happened in both games of the DH and several other times this year. we are talking routine plays.
What's actually pathetic is that they kept him at 1B even with the DH.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 08:43 PM
Brutal.

Ironman92
09-04-2020, 08:43 PM
Votto stretches too soon (does that fairly often)

My biggest problem with the play was he lapsed on knowing where his 2nd baseman was. When he plays that far off he has to know where his 2nd baseman is....he took a step and a half after a ball he had no chance at and being not very athletic in his older age struggled to get to bag.

So far this year Votto is the worst defensive first baseman I can remember that plays every day. He’s been very bad. He would agree 100%.

mhs95_06
09-04-2020, 08:44 PM
I couldn't see it on the Pirate telecast, but it looked to me like Tucker when he was about to grab the ball he looked up to see the runner and may have failed in his grab and thus couldn't make a throw.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 08:44 PM
votto cannot even catch the baseball. has happened in both games of the DH and several other times this year. we are talking routine plays.
I can’t remember the last time I saw a 1B at the MLB level just miss a ball and like you said, today isn’t the first time this year.

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 08:44 PM
OK the inning is over.
Shake it off and regain the lead.

kendooo16
09-04-2020, 08:44 PM
What was goodwin doing? No hustle on the hayes single up the middle gave the runner from first an easy third. Then gave up a trip while apparently playing on a slip an slide. That hit held to a double would not have scored on the wild pitch.

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RedlegsFanatic
09-04-2020, 08:44 PM
votto's blunder leads to 2 runs, game is tied.

Nope... 3
And prob a loss LMAO

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 08:45 PM
Votto's error was bad (and costly) but some of you are acting like it was the worst error ever made in MLB history. Come on...

Big Klu
09-04-2020, 08:45 PM
Well then I guess Votto wins.

I'm sure Winker can handle 1b.

I wouldn't assume that. Winker has played exactly 0 games at 1B in his entire professional career.

No matter how "easy" some fans think 1B is, it takes some time to learn the nuances of the position. After all, other than the P and the C, the 1B handles the ball more than any other player.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:45 PM
I can’t remember the last time I saw a 1B at the MLB level just miss a ball and like you said, today isn’t the first time this year.

yeah, to see that once in a season from a MLB first baseman is weird. we just saw it twice in the same day.

he's so washed up.

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this should have been an easy sweep. instead, the reds are now somehow trailing in this game.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 08:46 PM
What's actually pathetic is that they kept him at 1B even with the DH.

They said the same about Winker and LF. Some say it about Castellanos and RF. Some feel Moustakas is better as a corner IF.

It’s too much.

Patrick Bateman
09-04-2020, 08:46 PM
Send JFLegal out to the pasture.

Reasonable points.

But beating a dead horse and a personality nobody likes.


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Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 08:46 PM
Reds are going to need to focus on defense this off-season.

Too many DHs on their starting team.

Anyone can make an error but too many defensive mess ups.

It was a problem at the end of last year and they went out and made it worse. Would be fine if offensive improvement offset it, but it obviously hasn't (yet...hopefully).

Red Raindog
09-04-2020, 08:46 PM
I couldn't see it on the Pirate telecast, but it looked to me like Tucker when he was about to grab the ball he looked up to see the runner and may have failed in his grab and thus couldn't make a throw.

Bauer was slow off of the mound so I don’t think it mattered


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Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 08:47 PM
Votto's error was bad (and costly) but some of you are acting like it was the worst error ever made in MLB history. Come on...
I like the “game over” attitude from the same people who said the same thing when the Pirates were down 1 and Castillo put some runners on

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:47 PM
Votto's error was bad (and costly) but some of you are acting like it was the worst error ever made in MLB history. Come on...

strawman. some of us have noticed this is a pattern, certainly not a one-off.

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moose big fly!

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 08:47 PM
Moooose!

Ironman92
09-04-2020, 08:47 PM
Votto's error was bad (and costly) but some of you are acting like it was the worst error ever made in MLB history. Come on...

It was a terrible all around play for him but it’s just adding on to his terrible defensive season. It’s pretty silly that he’s playing 1B everyday with his current abilities on defense.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 08:48 PM
Moooooooose :jump:

TheBigLebowski
09-04-2020, 08:48 PM
Yeah Moose

JaxRed
09-04-2020, 08:48 PM
I wouldn't assume that. Winker has played exactly 0 games at 1B in his entire professional career.

No matter how "easy" some fans think 1B is, it takes some time to learn the nuances of the position. After all, other than the P and the C, the 1B handles the ball more than any other player.

"It's incredibly difficult "

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 08:48 PM
https://media1.giphy.com/media/PjOHE76srQkzWbRN7Y/giphy-downsized-large.gif

Ironman92
09-04-2020, 08:49 PM
Yay Moose

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 08:49 PM
strawman. some of us have noticed this is a pattern, certainly not a one-off.

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moose big fly!

Yeah, he has committed errors and his defense has declined. How many posts can you make about it? You sound like Votto should never play again because his skills have declined.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:49 PM
this ump sucks. so, he's like all the rest.

clear walk on 3-1, yet somehow called a strike. then grounds out on next pitch.

need automated balls/strikes.

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 08:50 PM
It was a terrible all around play for him but it’s just adding on to his terrible defensive season. It’s pretty silly that he’s playing 1B everyday with his current abilities on defense.

And you stated that point reasonably. No talking about putting him out to pasture, etc.

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 08:50 PM
Yeah, he has committed errors and his defense has declined. How many posts can you make about it? You sound like Votto should never play again because his skills have declined.

Which becomes annoying to read over and over and over in game threads when Votto's been playing fairly well since he returned from his mental break.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:52 PM
dumbarsed ump gives the reds 2 outs that inning instead of 3.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 08:54 PM
lol @ the idea votto has been playing well. you mean he's been not an embarrassment offensively? that's true. he has completely sucked defensively. he cannot even catch routine throws his way.

mhs95_06
09-04-2020, 08:55 PM
dumbarsed ump gives the reds 2 outs that inning instead of 3.

He figured that if the Reds can give a few outs to the Pirates, he'll take a few from them too!

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 08:56 PM
Pirates with what seems like their 50th base hit up the middle.

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 08:57 PM
lol @ the idea votto has been playing well. you mean he's been not an embarrassment offensively? that's true. he has completely sucked defensively. he cannot even catch routine throws his way.

That inning is over. Shake it off and come back and win the game.

I thought you said you'd stop watching baseball if the Reds voted to sit out that game in Milwaukee in protest.

Patrick Bateman
09-04-2020, 08:57 PM
lol @ the idea votto has been playing well. you mean he's been not an embarrassment offensively? that's true. he has completely sucked defensively. he cannot even catch routine throws his way.

He needs to be DH’d more. The pasture comment is more than a little much for a guy currently helping with the bat. Have some tact and demonstrate social skills. It’s not hard, This is a Reds board with fans of Votto and the Reds. It doesn’t have to be sunshine and lollipops, but maybe some effort not to be a condescending, negative, dbag, would be appreciated every now and then.


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Ironman92
09-04-2020, 08:59 PM
Nice DP

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 09:01 PM
Does Bauer come back out in the 6th?

Maybe, but you pull him the second he lets someone on base.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:02 PM
reds are going to choke a game away against the worst team in MLB.

mhs95_06
09-04-2020, 09:02 PM
Nice DP

An easy grounder in the right spot.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:03 PM
Does Bauer come back out in the 6th?

Maybe, but you pull him the second he lets someone on base.

Used to be an easier call without the DH. You’d just pinch hit this inning. Now, who knows?

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 09:04 PM
Sam Howard with a strong Woody Harrelson vibe

RedlegsFanatic
09-04-2020, 09:04 PM
I know the numbers do exist, IÂ’d like to know where the Reds rank in shifting?
Kevin NewmanÂ’s WEAK ground ball is an out vs most teams I imagine.

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 09:07 PM
I forgot they were the home team.

RedlegsFanatic
09-04-2020, 09:08 PM
I love the new Votto!
Not choking up so much and swing with some conviction!!!

WVRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:08 PM
This may be a split tonight. Bauer is not the ace we thought he was. At least so far.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:09 PM
This may be a split tonight. Bauer is not the ace we thought he was. At least so far.

what? 3 of the 4 runs are because votto couldn't catch the baseball.

also, no one said bauer is an ace. but he's a hell of a #2.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:10 PM
With this lefty and the three batter rule, I’d have found a way to hit Aquino that inning.

Garcia got ahead 3-1 and seemed over anxious. Barnhart against the lefty was a give up.

Manager is too patient LOL.

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 09:12 PM
Barnhart is basically the same as a pitcher coming to bat. I truly do not see any reason that he should get the majority of starts.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:12 PM
some people on this site just don't want to accept the truth. i love votto. i appreciate the fact he is one of the best players in reds' history.

but he's washed up. that's also a fact.

Redsfan6272
09-04-2020, 09:13 PM
I would have pinch hit Casali or Farmer right there for Barnhart. This is a 7 inning game not 9 innings. He is so quick to pinch hit for Aquino every time!

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 09:13 PM
some people on this site just don't want to accept the truth. i love votto. i appreciate the fact he is one of the best players in reds' history.

but he's washed up. that's also a fact.

Wish you would have posted this Wednesday night.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:13 PM
Barnhart is basically the same as a pitcher coming to bat. I truly do not see any reason that he should get the majority of starts.

You know what the Reds would say, of course. That the pitchers like to throw to Barnhart and it’s too late to change that now.

But you can still pinch hit for him against the lefty.

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 09:14 PM
some people on this site just don't want to accept the truth. i love votto. i appreciate the fact he is one of the best players in reds' history.

but he's washed up. that's also a fact.

Almost everyone here agrees that his defensive skills have diminished quite a bit and that he should probably be the DH.

What is the "truth" that some people can't accept?

Jomama
09-04-2020, 09:15 PM
Votto's error was bad (and costly) but some of you are acting like it was the worst error ever made in MLB history. Come on...

It was pretty close...

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:17 PM
It was pretty close...

Nobody wants to say the throw to Votto was a little high.

Can’t say that on here yet. Too soon.

Redsfan6272
09-04-2020, 09:17 PM
You know what the Reds would say, of course. That the pitchers like to throw to Barnhart and it’s too late to change that now.

But you can still pinch hit for him against the lefty.


Casalli does a good job. Barnhart is not as good to me with the bat and perfect opportunity to hit for him, Bell doesnt!

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 09:17 PM
some people on this site just don't want to accept the truth. i love votto. i appreciate the fact he is one of the best players in reds' history.

but he's washed up. that's also a fact.

:deadhorse:

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:18 PM
bauer 6 innings, 1 earned run in a 7-inning game. against the worst team in MLB.

should be a lock of a win. but the reds are trailing 4-3. this team finds ways to lose to bad teams. just when you think they are getting on a roll, they remind you of who they are.

Jomama
09-04-2020, 09:19 PM
Nobody wants to say the throw to Votto was a little high.

Can’t say that on here yet. Too soon.

The error was given to Votto for a reason. I rest my case.

Patrick Bateman
09-04-2020, 09:19 PM
some people on this site just don't want to accept the truth. i love votto. i appreciate the fact he is one of the best players in reds' history.

but he's washed up. that's also a fact.

The reality is he deserves to be in the lineup as DH and sometimes 1b based on offensive merit.

Also, he has an unmoveable contract, and we are all stuck watching the diminishing returns on him.

What you constantly post is not inciteful. It’s obvious, basic, observation. It’s not news to anyone, and doesn’t need to be reported every single time he does something negative.

It’s over the top, annoying, and not appreciated by the majority.


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JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:20 PM
Nobody wants to say the throw to Votto was a little high.

Can’t say that on here yet. Too soon.

which one? the one a little league first baseman would have caught in game 1? or the one that a little league first baseman would have caught in game 2?

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:20 PM
The error was given to Votto for a reason. I rest my case.

You carry your burden of proof. But there is a contrary argument. A different throw and we’re not discussing this. Didn’t see anyone even mention that.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:24 PM
You carry your burden of proof. But there is a contrary argument. A different throw and we’re not discussing this. Didn’t see anyone even mention that.

what? that was a great play by garcia and the throw was right where it needed to be.

Jomama
09-04-2020, 09:24 PM
Winker needs to wear knee pads at the plate.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 09:25 PM
Forget about the error, how is this offense only able to get two big hits off of this sucky Pirates staff. They should be crushing these dudes.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:26 PM
Forget about the error, how is this offense only able to get two big hits off of this sucky Pirates staff. They should be crushing these dudes.

that is a good point. but i will say 3 runs against the pirates in a 7-inning game should be enough, especially with bauer only giving up one earned run.

- - - Updated - - -

geno with a nice AB and gets on base with a walk.

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 09:27 PM
BB to Geno

Jomama
09-04-2020, 09:27 PM
You carry your burden of proof. But there is a contrary argument. A different throw and we’re not discussing this. Didn’t see anyone even mention that.

There is no guarantee that any infielder will throw the ball perfectly into the first baseman's glove. I taught my son how to catch at age 4 by throwing the ball directly into his mitt. That should not have to happen at the major league level. We can just agree to disagree. E3

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 09:27 PM
Come on Moose...

Red Raindog
09-04-2020, 09:28 PM
Had to pull out the ignore function tonight


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JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:28 PM
There is no guarantee the any infielder will throw the ball perfectly into the first baseman's glove. I taught my son how to catch at age 4 by throwing the ball directly into his mitt. That should not have to happen at the major league level. We can just agree to disagree. E3

yes, if we were talking about T-ball, i could perhaps understand his point. there is not a high school coach that would put up with that defensive nonsense from his first baseman. and this is MLB we are talking about.

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 09:30 PM
For The Love Of God let it go and move on!

Jomama
09-04-2020, 09:30 PM
Forget about the error, how is this offense only able to get two big hits off of this sucky Pirates staff. They should be crushing these dudes.

Having watched nearly every single this year, I would argue that only 2 big hits off of a sucky pitching staff is EXACTLY what we should expect.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:30 PM
There is no guarantee the any infielder will throw the ball perfectly into the first baseman's glove. I taught my son how to catch at age 4 by throwing the ball directly into his mitt. That should not have to happen at the major league level. We can just agree to disagree. E3

But I didn’t disagree. I said you won your argument. I’m not disputing Votto’s error.

But the throw was a little high which nobody seemed to mention.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:32 PM
But I didn’t disagree. I said you won your argument. I’m not disputing Votto’s error.

But the throw was a little high.

"high" as opposed to what? the most perfect throw an infielder could make? you admit it was a clear error. so, ball was not that high.

Red Raindog
09-04-2020, 09:32 PM
Is that a Canadian version of crossed fingers that Votto is showing us?


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JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:33 PM
moose with a single! first and third, two down.

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 09:34 PM
Nice job by Moose!

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 09:34 PM
Alright Moose 1st and 3rd

Ironman92
09-04-2020, 09:34 PM
Oppo

Red Raindog
09-04-2020, 09:34 PM
Could have used Billy H running there

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WVRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:34 PM
Of course, Davidson.

bing
09-04-2020, 09:35 PM
Why is Davidson even on the team?

davereds24
09-04-2020, 09:35 PM
why not Farmer?

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:35 PM
Goodwin is good against LHP, not sure about this.

But let’s go Davidson.

757690
09-04-2020, 09:36 PM
Davidson has been clutch late in games against LH relievers

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 09:37 PM
I can't fault Bell there, I would have gone with Davidson too.

NebraskaRed
09-04-2020, 09:38 PM
Damn

WVRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:38 PM
Davidson fails as usual. Why do they love him so much?

Jomama
09-04-2020, 09:38 PM
Why is Davidson even on the team?

Because they traded Van Meter. :)

TexasRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:38 PM
Why not Aquino there? I assume he's coming into the game to play outfield anyway.

Ironman92
09-04-2020, 09:39 PM
No clue. We don’t learn. Davidson acted like he was going to be grooved s pitch that entire AB....swung out of the zone twice. Worst team in baseball but still knew to not give in on a pitch and tease the corners.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 09:39 PM
I can't fault Bell there, I would have gone with Davidson too.
Yeah not sure I see the issue with the decision making process

Still, I feel like a truly good team finds a way to get a run across there.

Redsfan6272
09-04-2020, 09:39 PM
Grrr i wanted Aquino there!!!!!

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:39 PM
I can't fault Bell there, I would have gone with Davidson too.

The announcers said Davidson is 1 for 20 something. He was batting .184.

Goodwin hits lefties well. He has Aquino, Casali.

Sorry, but that’s not a good PH move.

TheBigLebowski
09-04-2020, 09:40 PM
If they’re to have any shot at getting back in this, they absolutely have to beat the freaking Pirates. This would be a huge missed opportunity.

TexasRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:41 PM
They seem to consistently play bad in Pittsburgh for a while now. Against mediocre at best teams.

Redsfan6272
09-04-2020, 09:41 PM
The announcers said Davidson is 1 for 20 something. He was batting .184.

Goodwin hits lefties well. He has Aquino, Casali.

Sorry, but that’s not a good PH move.

Why do I feel Bell does not like Aquino. Gets a base hit first game right away pinch hit for.

WVRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:42 PM
New word from Jim. Versitility. Or something like that.

Patrick Bateman
09-04-2020, 09:42 PM
Davidson has a great track record against lefties, including this year. Guess what, he failed this time. It happens. But it was a VERY obvious move, and VERY obvious why he is on the team for that role.


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Jomama
09-04-2020, 09:42 PM
The announcers said Davidson is 1 for 20 something. He was batting .184.

Goodwin hits lefties well. He has Aquino, Casali.

Sorry, but that’s not a good PH move.

Agreed. There were better options available.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 09:43 PM
It’s just a struggle for this team every game.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 09:43 PM
The announcers said Davidson is 1 for 20 something. He’s batting .171.

Goodwin hits lefties well. He has Aquino, Casali.

Sorry, but that’s not a good PH move.
Casali is probably the best guy in that spot by t there’s only two catchers. I don’t see what makes Aristides or Goodwin better bets than Davidson, none of them are killers or anything.

Again this is where I feel this place gets too bogged down with these little moves over the bigger picture. This Pirates pen stinks and yet the Reds can’t scratch a run across against them.

bing
09-04-2020, 09:43 PM
The announcers said Davidson is 1 for 20 something. He was batting .184.

Goodwin hits lefties well. He has Aquino, Casali.

Sorry, but that’s not a good PH move.

Yeah. He's a career .225 hitter. I have no clue why he DHs ever either. He's not a slugger or an average hitter.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:43 PM
Davidson has a great track record against lefties, including this year. Guess what, he failed this time. It happens. But it was a VERY obvious move, and VERY obvious why he is on the team for that role.


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But Davidson is in a slump. 2 for 21 PAs. 6 for 32 PAs.

podgejeff_
09-04-2020, 09:44 PM
Sims is absolutely filthy.

That guy is our future closer.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 09:45 PM
Got some real HR hitters coming up this inning.

TexasRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:45 PM
Hopefully Votto gets one more shot at redemption.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:45 PM
Davidson has a great track record against lefties, including this year. Guess what, he failed this time. It happens. But it was a VERY obvious move, and VERY obvious why he is on the team for that role.


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VERY enlightening.

for the record, i thought using davidson there was fine. but your all-caps usage of "very" 2x was not.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 09:45 PM
Got some real HR hitters coming up this inning.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 09:45 PM
But Davidson is in a slump.
Doesn’t Goodwin have just one hit so far as a Red that was because the Cardinals outfielder dropped it up against the wall.

I’m ready to ask if we can go back the error discourse because at least a clear mistake was made there, this one is just silly.

Revering4Blue
09-04-2020, 09:45 PM
C'mon, guys. Let's pull this one out!

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Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 09:45 PM
The announcers said Davidson is 1 for 20 something. He was batting .184.

Goodwin hits lefties well. He has Aquino, Casali.

Sorry, but that’s not a good PH move.

I checked the splits and Goodwin had one elite year hitting LHP in 2017. Otherwise, it's not great, especially the past two years.

Davidson has run into some really tough luck the past week or two. He was hitting it hard, just right at defenders.

I assume Casali is being held for Barnhart in the 7th.

Aquino would have been fine, but like I said, no issue going Davidson there for me. Aquino would have had problems with that breaking ball.

757690
09-04-2020, 09:46 PM
Davidson is having a mini-Dietrich season.

CrackerJack
09-04-2020, 09:47 PM
Don't you just want a higher-contact guy there who has the best chance of getting on base, with a man on 3rd and 2 out? Davidson is all-or-nothing, and it's usually a whole lot more of the latter. Save Davidson for when there's no one on. A bit odd.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:47 PM
Doesn’t Goodwin have just one hit so far as a Red that was because the Cardinals outfielder dropped it up against the wall.

I’m ready to ask if we can go back the error discourse because at least a clear mistake was made there, this one is just silly.

Davidson is 2 for his last 21 PAs. He’s 6 for his last 32 PAs. Big spot like that one tends to avoid guys slumping.

Goodwin hits lefties. Casali hits lefties. Aquino hits lefties. Farmer hits lefties.

It didn’t have to be Davidson.

Ironman92
09-04-2020, 09:48 PM
If Casali was the best choice to PH then he should have. I’ve watched MLB for 35 years and I can’t name a time a team had to use a non-catcher to catch....but then we also have Farmer who could catch.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 09:49 PM
Should have just been taking there, Shogo.

bing
09-04-2020, 09:49 PM
I'm really wondering if we had an pinch runners for Suarez. That seems like a move that we should have available

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:49 PM
almost impossible to lose a 7-inning game against the worst team in MLB when you score 3 runs and your pitchers only give up 1 earned run.

but the reds are about to pull it off.

TexasRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:50 PM
Is Galvis hurt? No appearance at all in 2 games?

mhs95_06
09-04-2020, 09:50 PM
Shogo has a 3-1 count and gets a 91 mph fastball middle, middle and pops it up for the critical first out.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:50 PM
why would you let barnhart hit here?

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 09:51 PM
I don't understand why Barnhart is batting here.

(make me look dumb, Tucker)

Ironman92
09-04-2020, 09:51 PM
Aquino should be hitting

WVRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:51 PM
Get on, Tucker

Ironman92
09-04-2020, 09:51 PM
why would you let barnhart hit here?

He’s a gamer!

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:52 PM
game over. what a horrible loss.

TexasRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:52 PM
Bad loss. Running out of games.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 09:52 PM
Absolutely brutal.

A completely winnable game. A playoff team finds a way to win that one.

WVRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:52 PM
Poor management at its best. Sorry.

malcontent
09-04-2020, 09:52 PM
Aquino should be hitting
Come on, man. Way too obvious.

;)

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:52 PM
If Reds take the next two, it’s ok. Shame to lose the Bauer game though.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 09:52 PM
Is Galvis hurt? No appearance at all in 2 games?
Still a mystery to me why they would bring up Garcia and bench Galvis in a playoff run. Galvis is a better hitter at this time and we are struggling offensively. Then in the utter band they keep Barnhart up when you have TS.

Redsfan6272
09-04-2020, 09:53 PM
Only if Bell would have pinch hit for Barnhart back in the 5th, he would have never made the last out in the 7th. Grrrrr

adkindo
09-04-2020, 09:54 PM
you have one out left in the game....down by 1 run and nobody on, you simply cant send Barnhart to the plate....he is garbage

TheBigLebowski
09-04-2020, 09:55 PM
These guys just aren’t good enough to win anything.

They don’t belong in the playoffs. They’re a middling sub 500 team.

And they’re managed poorly.

malcontent
09-04-2020, 09:55 PM
I think Akiyama will never hit as many taters in his MLB career as Aquino blasted last season.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 09:55 PM
If Reds take the next two, it’s ok. Shame to lose the Bauer game though.
You’re technically right but I’m tired of having that attitude. It goes from “A sweep would be great to 3/4 is good to well splitting isn’t awful”. String wins together, especially against inferior competition. Even truly bad teams can win more than 3 in a row, not so for our Redlegs.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 09:56 PM
These guys just aren’t good enough to win anything.

They don’t belong in the playoffs. They’re a middling sub 500 team.

And they’re managed poorly.
Hard to argue with you on that.

Ironman92
09-04-2020, 09:56 PM
It’s asinine Aquino doesn’t bat in that game.

Such an awful team to watch at the plate. Defense is not good and they are a poor base running team.

The manager SUCKS. David Bell is awful.

Ron Madden
09-04-2020, 09:57 PM
Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/pirates-vs-reds/2020/09/04/631602#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab= box,game=631602

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 09:57 PM
Still a mystery to me why they would bring up Garcia and bench Galvis in a playoff run. Galvis is a better hitter at this time and we are struggling offensively. Then in the utter band they keep Barnhart up when you have TS.

Galvis' 2020 OBP is the same as Billy Hamilton's career OBP right now.

If he was hitting well, he'd be in the lineup at 2B/SS/DH nearly every game.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 09:57 PM
I think Akiyama will never hit as many taters in his MLB career as Aquino blasted last season.
I don’t think he will ever hit one.

adkindo
09-04-2020, 09:57 PM
Barnhart slams the bat down after hitting a weak shallow fly that he got under.....as if the Vegas odds were not overwhelming that is exactly what he would do

Patrick Bateman
09-04-2020, 09:58 PM
VERY enlightening.

for the record, i thought using davidson there was fine. but your all-caps usage of "very" 2x was not.

Ya it’s the sane shoddy analysis that had many here benching Winker after a handful of genes to start the year.

20 at bats is nothing analysis for a guy with a track record, and it’s tiring seeing the same stuff every time a move doesn’t work out despite having VERY obvious logic to it.


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adkindo
09-04-2020, 09:58 PM
The manager SUCKS. David Bell is awful.

he is a worse manager than Jankowski was a hitter

TexasRedsFan
09-04-2020, 09:59 PM
You’re technically right but I’m tired of having that attitude. It goes from “A sweep would be great to 3/4 is good to well splitting isn’t awful”. String wins together, especially against inferior competition. Even truly bad teams can win more than 3 in a row, not so for our Redlegs.

And DeSclafani, who hasn't inspired much confidence lately, going tomorrow. Tonight was a must win if they're ever going to get back to .500. Schedule only gets tougher.

JFLegal
09-04-2020, 09:59 PM
Ya it’s the sane shoddy analysis that had many here benching Winker after a handful of genes to start the year.

20 at bats is nothing analysis for a guy with a track record, and it’s tiring seeing the same stuff every time a move doesn’t work out despite having VERY obvious logic to it.


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comparing winker and davidson is some massive mental gymnastics on your part.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 09:59 PM
Galvis' 2020 OBP is the same as Billy Hamilton's career OBP right now.

If he was hitting well, he'd be in the lineup at 2B/SS/DH nearly every game.
He was doing his job and that’s more than you can say for most of the team. He also had some pop in his bat. Regardless of what the numbers are he’s a better hitter at this point than Garcia.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 09:59 PM
You’re technically right but I’m tired of having that attitude. It goes from “A sweep would be great to 3/4 is good to well splitting isn’t awful”. String wins together, especially against inferior competition. Even truly bad teams can win more than 3 in a row, not so for our Redlegs.

As I said in several posts, people have been unrealistic about this road trip.

Most teams struggle to win on the road and seldom dominate. Four straight in Pitt was always unlikely.

If Reds go over .500 on this trip, they will be in position to do business at home. 6-4 seems a fair goal.

Get ‘em tomorrow.

Indymoon
09-04-2020, 10:02 PM
Is Galvis hurt? No appearance at all in 2 games?

Makes no sense.

Tom Servo
09-04-2020, 10:02 PM
As I said in several posts, people have been unrealistic about this road trip.

Most teams struggle to win on the road and seldom dominate.

If Reds go over .500 on this trip, they will be in position to do business at home.
How?? They don’t win at home either!

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 10:02 PM
He was doing his job and that’s more than you can say for most of the team. He also had some pop in his bat. Regardless of what the numbers are he’s a better hitter at this point than Garcia.

How is that considered "doing his job"?

At least with Garcia you know he's got more range and appears to be a much better defensive SS overall than Galvis right now. If Galvis' bat isn't going to make up for his average defense, it's not worth it for him to be in the game over Garcia.

HammerTime
09-04-2020, 10:03 PM
How is that considered "doing his job"?

At least with Garcia you know he's got more range and appears to be a much better defensive SS overall than Galvis right now. If Galvis' bat isn't going to make up for his average defense, it's not worth it for him to be in the game over Garcia.

Galvis graded as one of the 5-10 best SS defensively the last few years.

mhs95_06
09-04-2020, 10:05 PM
How?? They don’t win at home either!

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance!

malcontent
09-04-2020, 10:05 PM
I don’t think he will ever hit one.
Jeezus, I didn't realize he hadn't hit any. And playing half his games in GABP, no less.

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 10:06 PM
Galvis graded as one of the 5-10 best SS defensively the last few years.

This year the numbers aren't as favorable to him.

He's 31 and isn't as good defensively as he was even 2 years ago.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 10:06 PM
How is that considered "doing his job"?

At least with Garcia you know he's got more range and appears to be a much better defensive SS overall than Galvis right now. If Galvis' bat isn't going to make up for his average defense, it's not worth it for him to be in the game over Garcia.
Last I checked Galvis had the 4th highest OPS on the team. Garcia barely has a 700 OPS in the minors. Galvis isn’t great but replacing him with a kid who head never played above A ball was not a good idea. Now if they had thrown in the towel and traded some guys I wouldn’t have an issue with it.

Patrick Bateman
09-04-2020, 10:06 PM
comparing winker and davidson is some massive mental gymnastics on your part.

I mean, if you lack reading comprehension it is.

The point is about 20 appearances meaning nothing, and if Winker in this season can slump this long, anyone can.

You use the depth and track record of the player. That’s the point.


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Kc61
09-04-2020, 10:07 PM
How?? They don’t win at home either!

Fair point.

But they should win more at home and were over .500 there last season.

757690
09-04-2020, 10:08 PM
Bad News: I think it’s safe to assume this team isn’t that good.

Good News: Because of the expanded playoffs, they don’t have to be good to make the playoffs.

Indymoon
09-04-2020, 10:08 PM
How is that considered "doing his job"?

At least with Garcia you know he's got more range and appears to be a much better defensive SS overall than Galvis right now. If Galvis' bat isn't going to make up for his average defense, it's not worth it for him to be in the game over Garcia.

So was Galvis available to PH in bottom of the last for 3 guys hitting worse than him?

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 10:10 PM
Last I checked Galvis had the 4th highest OPS on the team. Garcia barely has a 700 OPS in the minors. Galvis isn’t great but replacing him with a kid who head never played above A ball was not a good idea. Now if they had thrown in the towel and traded some guys I wouldn’t have an issue with it.

In the last two weeks, Galvis is hitting .138 with a .460 OPS.

Indymoon
09-04-2020, 10:11 PM
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance!

Explain that to the manager.

Kc61
09-04-2020, 10:11 PM
Cards trailing Cubs so maybe Reds will pick up 1/2 game on them.

Brewers won. No comment.

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 10:11 PM
So was Galvis available to PH in bottom of the last for 3 guys hitting worse than him?

I would have pinch hit a blindfolded Michael Lorenzen for Tucker Barnhart tonight, but that's just me.

HammerTime
09-04-2020, 10:13 PM
Last I checked Galvis had the 4th highest OPS on the team. Garcia barely has a 700 OPS in the minors. Galvis isn’t great but replacing him with a kid who head never played above A ball was not a good idea. Now if they had thrown in the towel and traded some guys I wouldn’t have an issue with it.

Never understood why everyone was clamoring for that.

Umkubas
09-04-2020, 10:19 PM
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

WVRedsFan
09-04-2020, 10:23 PM
While some hammer Joey for the missed ball, I look at what happened after that. Bauer was allowing hits and fielding other than Votto was poor. Joey gets the blame because of what he gets paid, which apparently aggravates some people. It's not my money. I don't care what he makes. I do mind the ignoring of Aquino, the love fest with Davidson and others, and the lack of putting Barnhardt in a position where he will help. The Pirates broadcasting team are now just wanting to beat the Reds and move above them.

Alabama Red
09-04-2020, 10:27 PM
In the last two weeks, Galvis is hitting .138 with a .460 OPS.
Galvis has an MLB track record. He was batting 7-8 and that’s where Garcia is playing. Not like he is Fernando Tatis.

davereds24
09-04-2020, 10:30 PM
No chance Bauer signs up to play with these guys again next year. Hope they hit the lottery with the pick they get.

Coopdaddy67
09-04-2020, 10:32 PM
Galvis has an MLB track record. He was batting 7-8 and that’s where Garcia is playing. Not like he is Fernando Tatis.

Sure, but that track record doesn't exactly jump off the page.

He's a career .677 OPS/82 OPS+ guy.

Edit: The Reds were floundering and desperately needed a spark. Might as well try something different. That's why I feel the same way about bringing up Stephenson now.

Patrick Bateman
09-04-2020, 10:39 PM
I probably would have gone Galvis, especially with his new approach against righties... but he wasn’t exactly a sure bet either.


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Jomama
09-04-2020, 10:59 PM
Ya it’s the sane shoddy analysis that had many here benching Winker after a handful of genes to start the year.

20 at bats is nothing analysis for a guy with a track record, and it’s tiring seeing the same stuff every time a move doesn’t work out despite having VERY obvious logic to it.


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Davidson has a track record? :)

Patrick Bateman
09-04-2020, 11:54 PM
He has a career .830 ops against lefties, which ranks 4th on the team, and maybe 5th if you include Aquino on 55 at bat sample where he would be 20 points higher.

Davidson was as good a choice as anyone available, in that context.


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